Just 100 metres from Shelly Beach, Hervey Bay Colonial Lodge features a saltwater swimming pool, unlimited free Wi-Fi and a covered BBQ area with outdoor seating Set in tropical gardens, it offers self-contained 35-star apartments with lovely pool views Colonial Lodge is 3 minutes drive from the Botanic Gardens, and 5 minutes drive from Hervey Bay Historical Village and Museum Hervey Bay Airport is a 10-minute drive away A kitchen with a microwave and refrigerator is standard in all apartments Each air-conditioned apartment features a flat-screen TV, a DVD player and an iPod docking station The tour desk can book whale watching cruises and trips to Fraser Island The hotel also offers a sunny poolside terrace and a guest laundry Free parking is available on site